LA Phil Presents
LA Phil on iTunes
Recordings by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall are now available for download on iTunes, in partnership with DG Concerts.
Salonen Conducts Salonen and Prokofiev/Thibaudet Plays Ravel
Here is the chance to hear Salonen conduct the first U.S. performance of his exhilarating new orchestral work, as well as to experience the subtle, comprehensive pianism of Thibaudet playing Ravel.
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- SALONEN: Helix (U.S. premiere)
- RAVEL: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
- PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet Suite
Dudamel Conducts Bartók
For a glimpse of what's in store for Los Angeles in the years to come, Gustavo Dudamel leads the LA Phil in a remarkable performance of Bartók's masterpiece, at once etched, expressive, and illuminating.
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Minimalist Jukebox - Works by Andriessen and Pärt
The first program in the LA Phil's DG Concerts series was also one of the first Minimalist Jukebox programs and featured music by two of Europe's leading composers, Louis Andriessen and "mystical minimalist" Arvo Pärt. Many audience members who didn't know much about Andriessen when they arrived, left as converts, impressed by his thrilling, invigorating music.
About the Artists:
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Reinbert de Leeuw
- Cristina Zavalloni
- Geoff Nuttall
- Barry Shiffman
- Synergy Vocals
About the Composers and Pieces:
- ANDRIESSEN: Racconto dall'Inferno (U.S. premiere)
- PÄRT: Tabula Rasa
- ANDRIESSEN: De Staat
Minimalist Jukebox - Music by Steve Reich
Steve Reich, one of the indispensable pillars of Minimalism, is represented here by three of his major works, concluding with his vocal masterpiece, Tehillim, spectacularly performed by four singers from Theatre of Voices, with Stefan Asbury conducting the Philharmonic.
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Beethoven Unbound - Works by Beethoven and Lutoslawski
The Beethoven Unbound festival combined the complete cycle of Beethoven's symphonies with significant works of our time that enhance our understanding of Beethoven's revolutionary creations. Lutoslawski's compact symphony (which, years earlier, the late composer himself premiered with the LA Phil) is an ideal case in point.
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Beethoven Unbound - Works by Beethoven and Hillborg
Taut, impeccable performances of Beethoven's 7th and 8th surround a world premiere commissioned for this festival. According to the LA Daily News, "[Eleven Gates] is so engaging, I was sorry to hear it end - surely the ultimate compliment."
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- BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8
- HILLBORG: Eleven Gates (world premiere; LAPA commission)
- BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7
